During a Lateral Malleolus Fracture surgery (fracture of the fibula bone in the ankle), the bone fragments are first repositioned (also known as reduced) into their normal position. They are held together with special screws and metal plates attached to the outer surface of the bone. In some cases, a screw or rod inside the bone may be needed to keep the bone fragments together while they heal. | Dr Ezekiel Oburu - Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon